Governance
Governance involves how policies, practices or procedures are established to guide the operation of the college. Participatory governance is a collaborative goal-setting and problem-solving process built on trust and communication that involves representatives from appropriate constituent groups who engage in open discussion and timely decision-making.
The Institutional Governance Online Repository (IGOR) provides timely access to meeting agendas, notes, rosters, templates and other governance documents. Please visit the IGOR website for the latest governance information and documents.
Leadership Group Representative Bodies
American River College President
Lisa Cardoza proudly serves as the first Latina President of American River College, the largest college in the Los Rios Community College District.
Governance Processes
Governance involves how policies, practices, and procedures are established to guide the operation of the college.
Organizational Charts
These charts represent the administrative structure, administrative services, instructional services, and student services of the college.
Student Government
ARC Student Government promotes educational activities and retention programs on campus and advocates for student interests by investigating, writing, and passing legislation that addresses the needs and concerns of the students. Representatives are elected or appointed and may serve on campus and district committees.
Academic Senate
The purpose of the Academic Senate is to provide the faculty body with its formal representative voice in its role in participatory governance. The Academic Senate makes recommendations and represents the ARC faculty members in "academic and professional matters" per Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Classified Senate
Classified Senate Recognizing and Developing American River College Classified leadership. Actively promoting and advocating for American River College Participatory Governance.